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Paulina Mika

University of Edinburgh

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Organism:Drosophila· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Assay:bulk RNA-seq· 1

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David DuneauiD· 2 shared Jennifer C. ReganiD· 2 shared Julia AleksandrowicziD· 2 shared Mary-Kate CorballyiD· 2 shared Rebecca L. BelmonteiD· 2 shared Adam M Taggart· 1 shared Barbara Monteiro-BlackiD· 1 shared Caroline PumpeiD· 1 shared

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Sex-specific regulation of macrophage function determines outcome to acute bacterial infection

Rebecca L. Belmonte, Julia Aleksandrowicz, Caroline Pumpe, Paulina Mika, Mary-Kate Corbally, David Duneau, Jennifer C. Regan

This study shows that macrophage sex identity determines infection outcomes in Drosophila, with feminized male macrophages reducing susceptibility to S. aureus.

bioRxiv · Sep 3, 2026 · PreprintImmunology

Harnessing variation in Drosophila melanogaster reveals different routes to increased infection susceptibility over age and sex-dependent association with lifespan

Barbara Monteiro-Black, Mary-Kate Corbally, Julia Aleksandrowicz, Adam M Taggart, Francesco Langella, Rebecca L. Belmonte, Paulina Mika, David Duneau, Jennifer C. Regan

This study examines age-related increases in infection susceptibility in Drosophila melanogaster, finding that susceptibility rises early in life and is linked to reduced tolerance rather than resistance, with distinct effects on male lifespan.

bioRxiv · Jul 7, 2025 · PreprintImmunology